Television Shows
"As Seen on TV"
A television movie (also TV movie, made-for-TV movie, telefilm, etc.) is a photoplay that does not normally feature in movie theatres but is produced for, and released to, television only. It is commonly considered a type of movie, but some people restrict the latter term to those that play in cinemas only.
The programs listed below have all at one time or another been on the telly. Most of those great old shows are represented here, from "Green Acres" to "Absolutely Fabulous", from "Dallas" to "Six Feet Under", from "The Simpsons" to "Ren and Stimpy".....
Below is an amalgam of Alice's entire collection of "Television Shows". For more precise grazing you may find scrolling within this genre helpful. ie "TV Drama", "TV Comedy", "TV Cult", etc
The Rockford Files: Season 1 - Part 2 (1974)
8.1/10
Director: Various
Starring: James Garner, James Woods, Ned Beatty, Abe Vigoda, Lindsay Wagner, Suzanne Somer...
The world's most unlikely detective, offbeat ex-con Rockford solves the cases others can't. James Garner stars as the P.I. who would rather fish than... Read more
The Rockford Files: Season 2 - Part 1 (1975)
8.1/10
Starring: James Garner, Linda Evans, Louis Gossett Jr, Rob Reiner, James Hampton, Isaac Ha...
The world's most unlikely detective returns with the first 11 episodes from Season Two. James Garner stars as the offbeat Jim Rockford, an ex-con-turn... Read more
The Rockford Files: Season 2 - Part 2 (1975)
8.1/10
Starring: James Garner, Linda Evans, Louis Gossett Jr, Rob Reiner, Isaac Hayes, Noah Beery...
The world's most unlikely detective returns with the final 11 episodes from Season Two. James Garner stars as the offbeat Jim Rockford, an ex-con-turn... Read more
The Royle Family: Series 3 (2000)
8.1/10
Director: Caroline Aherne
Starring: Sue Johnston, Ricky Tomlinson, Liz Smith, Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Ralf Litt...
Grab a cuppa and put your feet up with the UK's favourite telly-watching family. The Royle's make their final television appearance with six more epi... Read more
The Ruby in the Smoke (A Sally Lockhart Mystery) (2006)
6.7/10
Director: Brian Percival
Starring: Julie Walters, Hayley Atwell, Robert Glenister, Matt Smith, Ramon Tikaram, David...
From the bestselling period novel by Philip Pullman, 'The Ruby in the Smoke' recounts the 19th Century adventures of Sally Lockhart (Billie Piper), an... Read more
The Saint - Set One (1962)
Starring: Roger Moore
Simon Templar (Roger Moore) is the daredevil Saint, in one of the most beloved cult TV series of all time. A modern-day Robin Hood, the Saint out-swin... Read more
The Saint - Set Two (1963)
Starring: Roger Moore
Adored by women, feared by his adversaries and a constant thorn in the side of police forces everywhere. A modern-day Robin Hood, the Saint out-swindl... Read more
The Sarah Silverman Program: Season 1 (2007)
6.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Steve Agee, Sarah Silverman, Brian Posehn, Jay Johnston, Laura Silverman
Sarah Silverman says what's on her mind. Never mind good taste, church elders or heads of State. In this first season of her critically acclaimed show... Read more
The Sarah Silverman Program: Season 2 (2007)
6.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Steve Agee, Sarah Silverman, Brian Posehn, Jay Johnston, Laura Silverman
Join Sarah Silverman and friends for the second season of her critically acclaimed Comedy Central series. Watch as she gets high for the first time, p... Read more
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999)
7.5/10
Director: Graham Theakston, Simon Langton, Patrick Lau
Starring: Richard E Grant, Elizabeth McGovern, Martin Shaw, Anthony Green, Ronan Vibert, C...
Filmed in Prague for its similarity to 18th Century revolutionary Paris (and lack of satellite dishes), this BBC mini-series of Baroness Emmuska Orzcy... Read more